India initiates 2024 partner recruitments at CAM with M&A specialist from JSA
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, one of India's leading law firms, has announced the hiring of KZ Kuriyan as a partner, marking the firm's first partner hire in the new year. Kuriyan's expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), private equity investments and exits, joint ventures, general corporate and commercial law, and cross-border legal transactions will significantly boost the firm's corporate practice.
Kuriyan's extensive experience in private equity deals and cross-border transactions has been evident in his work with top clients like Prestige Estates Projects. He has advised the Indian real estate developer on a $1.5 billion real estate sale to the US private equity major, Blackstone Group, in one of the largest portfolio deals in the sector.
Prior to joining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Kuriyan was a Bengaluru-based partner in J Sagar Associates' corporate team since 2020. He began his career at JSA in 2011 and spent his entire career there before this move. Kuriyan's industry knowledge extends across the real estate, logistics, and IT/ITES sectors, making him a valuable addition to the firm's team.
As a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Kuriyan's role involves transaction structuring, entry and exit strategies, foreign direct investments, overseas direct investments, and general corporate commercial work. His expertise in private equity deals and industry knowledge make him a valuable addition to the firm's corporate team.
The hiring of Kuriyan by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas was announced in a statement by the firm. Alongside Kuriyan, the firm also added a new intellectual property practice head in New Delhi and a former Securities and Exchange Board lawyer in Mumbai to its team last year.
Kuriyan's expertise centers on M&A transactions, private equity investments and exits, joint ventures, and general corporate and commercial law. His focus on private equity deals and cross-border transactions is expected to strengthen the firm's capabilities in these areas.
In addition to his work with Prestige Estates Projects, Kuriyan acts as counsel for several Indian and international corporate and investment funds. His experience in advising top real estate developers and his strong background in private equity deals make him a valuable asset to the firm.
In conclusion, the addition of KZ Kuriyan as a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas will bolster the firm's corporate practice and provide clients with a seasoned professional in the areas of M&A, private equity, and cross-border transactions.
KZ Kuriyan's extensive experience in private equity deals and cross-border transactions, combined with his expertise in M&A, general corporate, and commercial law, will contribute significantly to the firm's finance and investing activities in business. The addition of Kuriyan to the corporate team at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas also reinforces the importance of intellectual property and business law in the firm's strategy, given Kuriyan's role in advising clients on various legal aspects of their transactions.
